How Volunteering Has Impacted Me

Madison Fisher volunteers during Art and Science in the Woods

This summer I had the amazing opportunity to serve as a Teacher’s Aid for the Sun Foundation: Art and Science in the Woods camp. The specific class I helped with was called Nature Quest. During this class I assisted seven and eight-year-olds with activities such as hiking and doing crafts relating to nature. Personally, I am not much of a camping type of person, and this experience pushed me to get out of my comfort zone. I was outside for multiple hours a day for four days a week in the hot sun with only portable toilets. This was something I was not used to, but it showed me how much I take my household amenities for granted. This camp is a place that feels like magic. The owners, kids and leaders are some of the nicest people I have ever met. Not to mention that the camp itself is beautiful. This amazing place took away the stress of my daily life for a week. I will never forget seeing the smiles on the kids’ faces while playing in the creek. I plan on making children a part of my future. Whether I am an elementary teacher, a mother, or both, I plan on always giving my love to kids. This experience revealed to me how much I really do have a passion for making kids smile.

– Madison Fisher

High School Student, Volunteer

Become a Volunteer

Volunteer with the Sun Foundation and help our bright ideas for children and education continue to shine! We need members of our community to give their talents and time to serve on the Sun Foundation board of directors, be active members of program committees, help at fundraising events, maintain facilities, assist with teaching, and provide medical care for students. These amazing people and groups are essential to the work of the organization.